American Idol

Is getting pregnant a trend these days?  People are claiming this in the media, and there is a good bit of circumstantial evidence to back the claim up.  You have Jamie Lynn Spears, you have Ashlee Simpson, you have those 18 girls on the east coast from the same high school.  Maybe babies are the new Uggs.  Or whatever used to be the hottest accessory.  Regardless, if anyone out there has a good explanation for all these pregnancies besides “sheer randomness,” enlighten us in the comment section below.  We have some American Idol baby news for you today, as well another record deal for an alum of the latest American Idol season. 

Paris Bennett Pregnant

Paris Bennett, now 19 years old, is pregnant (with child, not emotion).  According to various sources, Paris is due to give birth around October, when she'll be 20 years old.  Bennett's rep confirmed the story to People Magazine.  Though the father remains unidentified, it is because he wants to be kept out of the public eye.  Paris and this unnamed beau are supposedly engaged, and are looking to plan a wedding. 


Kristy Lee Cook Signs a Record Deal

Kristy Lee Cook has signed a record contract with 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville.  The Oregon native, now 24 years old, was a long shot to win American Idol, though she made it further than anyone had predicted.  Cook's debut album will drop sometime this Fall.  Her first single, “15 Minutes of Shame” will hit radios on August 11. 

Kristy Lee Cook found her niche mid-way through the American Idol season as a country singer.  There's a very good chance that Cook will become a fairly major success in the country music world.  Not Carrie Underwood level, but Kellie Pickler level.  She doesn't have a great voice, but I guarantee that given some time in the studio, Cook could produce some good songs.  


-Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV Senior Writer
Source: People, Reality TV World, FOXNews
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